Launceston weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Launceston in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Launceston typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Launceston in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 55 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Launceston. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Launceston climate page with graphs.

 

Launceston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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